We are looking to hire a PRN/As Needed Pharmacist to join our QuadMed Lake Jackson, TX Pharmacy team! Join the team and see how we deliver healthcare beyond compare. 

This is a PRN/As Needed role. Shift hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm No weekends or holidays!

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

The Pharmacist is responsible for the timely and effective provision of pharmaceutical care by means of review of patient therapy; interpretation and processing of medication orders; monitoring and managing drug therapy; discharge counseling to assure the continuum of care; monitoring and supporting the drug distribution system; and the provision of frontline drug information support for other healthcare team members.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Dispense pharmaceuticals and limited Durable Medical Equipment as prescribedPrepare or supervise the preparation of liquid medicines, ointments, powders, tablets, and other medicationsCheck prescriptions for correct dosage and for drug interactions and incompatibilitiesVerify patient information for every new and refilled prescriptionCompound prescribed medications not commercially available when necessaryEnsure proper storage of pharmaceuticals stocked in the pharmacyWork collaboratively with providers to provide optimal pharmaceutical careProvide patient education/consultation to customers for all new and refilled prescriptions and on OTC (over the counter) medicines as requiredPerform order entry of prescriptions into the pharmacy database when technicians are not presentContact physicians and benefits providers as necessary to process a prescriptionProvide a professional and confidential environment for customers on all occasionsMaintain strict confidentiality of PHI and adhere to HIPAA guidelines

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:  

Bachelor of Science in PharmacyDoctor of Pharmacy Degree preferred

Experience:  

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a clinical setting if no Doctorate

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  

Active pharmacist license in the state of practiceCurrent CPR (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 60 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  

Ability to work standing for most of your shift  Strong customer service skillsStong written and oral communication skillsStrong computer skillsProven organizational and time management skillsAbility to exercise good judgementConsiderable knowledge of drug interactions and side effects of medicationsAbility to prepare, compound, and dispense medications with accuracy